S3 - Advanced Eval & Manipulation of Cranio Facial, Cervical & Upper Thoracic Spine

Tuition: $595 (plus $255 per credit hour if taken for graduate credit)

Hours: 25 or 2.5 CEUs or 3 graduate credits

Prerequisite: S1; Intro S3 Webinars Included

Who Attends: Physical Therapists

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This advanced spinal seminar begins with a brief review and update of anatomy, mechanics and pathology of dysfunction. The techniques in the S1 seminar are reviewed, and additional techniques, particularly those requiring a higher level of skill and decision-making are added. Special emphasis will be placed on the subcranial and mid cervical regions. Lectures and evaluation techniques will assist with the evaluation and treatment of cervical dysfunction including disc degeneration, pondylosis and myelopathy. The utilization of biomechanical and anatomical principles for the enhancement of patient care through manipulation and exercise is emphasized as is the patients’ role in their own welfare. Self help and exercise programs are instructed. Special emphasis is placed on the management of syndromes, and particular attention is paid to posture.

SCHEDULE

DAY ONE

8:00 – 9:00 AM – Welcome – Opening Objectives
9:00 – 9:30 PM – Review Mid-Cervical – Anatomy, Biomechanics
10:00 – 10:15 AM – BREAK
10:15 – 12:00 PM – Lab – Structure Active Movements
12:00 – 1:00 PM – LUNCH HOUR
1:00 – 3:00 PM – Mid-Cervical Palpation, PIVM
3:00 – 3:15 PM – BREAK
3:15 – 5:30 PM – Mid-Cervical Manipulation

DAY TWO

8:00 – 8:30 AM – Review
8:30 – 10:00 AM – Subcranial Review & Mechanics; Subcranial Lab – Structure, Active Movements
10:00 – 10:15 AM – BREAK
10:15 – 12:00 PM – Subcranial Lab – PIVM
12:00 – 1:00 PM – LUNCH HOUR
1:00 – 3:00 PM – Subcranial Lab – Manipulation
3:00 – 3:15 PM – BREAK
3:15 – 4:30 PM – Cranium – Lecture & Lab
4:30 – 5:30 PM – Cervico-thoracic PIVM

DAY THREE

8:00 – 10:00 AM – Cervico-throacic PIVM & Manipulation
10:00 – 10:15 AM – BREAK
10:15 – 11:15 PM – Syndromes Review
11:15 – 12:30 PM – Lab Review Cases
12:30 – 1:30 PM – Review and Conclusion

Instructors
This course is taught by several high-quality faculty members:

• A. Russel Smith Jr., Assistant Professor
• Michael Irwin, Assistant Professor
• Jim Viti, Assistant Professor

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